Citadel Securities

Quantitative Researcher / Quantitative Research Analyst

Reposted 4 Hours Ago

6 Locations

In-Office or Remote

250K-350K Annually

Mid level

Information Technology • Software • Financial Services • Quantitative Trading

We embrace bold ideas and seize opportunities others don’t from the way we operate to the strategies we deploy.

The Role

Conduct research statistical analyses and develop automated trading strategies using large data sets and sophisticated statistical techniques.

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Job Description
Role Summary
At Citadel Securities a leading global market maker our team of quantitative researchers models the markets and brings trading strategies to life every day. Specifically this team develops and tests automated quant trading strategies using sophisticated statistical techniques. We're looking for an extraordinary quantitative researcher who is committed to our core values that include winning acting with integrity continuously learning and cultivating a meritocracy.
Opportunities may be available from time to time in any location in which the business is based for suitable candidates. If you are interested in a career with Citadel please share your details and we will contact you if there is a vacancy available.
Objectives

Conduct research and statistical analyses in the evaluation of securities
Work with large data sets including unconventional data sources to predict and test statistical market patterns
Conceptualize valuation strategies develop and continuously improve mathematical models and translate algorithms into code
Back test and implement trading models and signals in a live trading environment

Skills and Preferred Qualifications

Advanced training in mathematics statistics physics computer science or another highly quantitative field
Proficiency in probability & statistics (e.g. time-series analysis machine learning pattern recognition NLP)
Prior experience working in a data driven research environment
Hands on programming experience in scripting (e.g. Python) analytical packages (e.g. R Matlab) and/or compiled languages (e.g. C++)
A background demonstrating strong analytical problem solving skills
An ability to communicate advanced concepts in a concise and logical way
Proficiency in creating and using algorithms to meticulously investigate and work through large data or error-checking problems

In accordance with applicable law the base salary range for this role is $250000 to $350000.
In addition the employee who fills this role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive compensation program as well as a wide array of benefit programs such as medical and life insurance retirement and tax-free savings plans and access to other healthcare programs.
About Citadel Securities
Citadel Securities is a technology-driven next-generation global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with world-class liquidity competitive pricing and seamless front-to-back execution in a broad array of financial products. Our teams of engineers traders and researchers harness leading-edge quantitative research and the accelerating power of compute machine learning and AI to power our analytics and tackle the market's and our clients' most critical challenges. Together we are forging the future of capital markets. For more information visit citadelsecurities.com .

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The Company

HQ: Miami FL

1900 Employees

Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Citadel Securities is a technology-driven next-generation global market maker. We provide institutional and retail investors with world-class liquidity competitive pricing and seamless front-to-back execution in a broad array of financial products. Our teams of engineers traders and researchers harness leading-edge quantitative research and the accelerating power of compute machine learning and AI to power our analytics and tackle the market’s and our clients’ most critical challenges. Together we are forging the future of capital markets.

Why Work With Us

We do not accept the status quo and we are constantly looking to achieve what others think is impossible. That’s true not just in our careers but also in our communities.